Table 4.
Main reasons for discontinuation or switching of first adopted methods by contraceptive type
| LAM | Injectable | Daily Pill | Implant/IUD | Condom | Other methods | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n(%) | n(%) | n(%) | n(%) | n(%) | n(%) | n(%) | |
| Method-related reasona | 64 (45.4) | 20 (14.2) | 12 (8.5) | 5 (3.5) | 14 (9.9) | 26 (18.4) | 141 (100.0) |
| Partner opposition | 0 (0.0) | 3 (15.0) | 2 (10.0) | 0 (0.0) | 6 (30.0) | 9 (45) | 20 (100.0) |
| Unknown | 1 (5.9) | 6 (35.3) | 1 (5.9) | 1 (5.9) | 6 (35.3) | 2 (11.8) | 17 (100.0) |
| Reduced needb | 0 (0.0) | 5 (62.5) | 2 (25.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (12.5) | 8 (100.0) |
| Desire for a child | 0 (0.0) | 2 (40.0) | 1 (20.0) | 1 (20.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (20.0) | 5 (100.0) |
| Pregnancy | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (50.0) | 1 (25.0) | 1 (25.0) | 0 (0.0) | 4 (100.0) |
| Financial problem | 0 (0.0) | 4 (100.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 4 (100.0) |
| Total | 65 (32.7) | 40 (20.1) | 20 (10.1) | 8 (4.0) | 27 (13.6) | 39 (19.6) | 199 (100.0) |
a: Fear of side effects, side effects experienced, switching to a more effective method, switching to a more convenient method, method ineffective, noncompliance
b: Reduced need included partner traveling and no partner (deceased or separated)